The Veteran's service-connected right knee arthritis has been confirmed by x-rays and has been manifested by complaints of pain on motion with limited extension. The current disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was found to be within normal limits, with no limitation of flexion or extension beyond what is considered noncompensable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the right knee, residuals of a right knee injury, status post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1040048
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right and left knees, finding that it is at least as likely as not that these conditions developed due to the Veteran's active military service.,No new evidence or exposure basis was provided in this decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for arthritis of the left knee and right knee to ensure compliance with a Joint Motion for Partial Remand from the Court.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including residuals of a head injury, bilateral hearing loss, neck disability, gout of the right ankle, unspecified trauma or stress related disorder, tinnitus, and other musculoskeletal issues.
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